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Several groups that promote natural family planning and abstinence education say newly-proposed guidelines could open the door for them to receive federal family planning funds for the first time.

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A federal court in Virginia ruled in favor of Gavin Grimm, a transgender teen who's been fighting for the right to use the school bathroom that aligns with his gender identity.

Some of the nation's top Olympic officials face tough questioning in Congress Wednesday. The sexual abuse of young athletes and their coaches is leading to some changes.

The NFL announced Wednesday it will require players who are on the field to "stand and show respect for the flag and the Anthem." This comes after months of debate that initially started as protests against police brutality.

Congressional investigators say hundreds of millions of dollars of fentanyl is coming into the U.S. by mail. But why is it so hard to stop?

During his tenure, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper presided over a tumultuous time for the intelligence community. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Clapper about his new book, Facts and Fears, and what he sees as the future of the intelligence community.

North Korea plans to close its Punggye-ri nuclear test site Wednesday. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Adam Mount of the Federation of American Scientists about the significance of the test site, what its closure signals and what he'll be watching for moving forward.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who is promising to bring back the department's "swagger," testified at a budget hearing Wednesday about his plans for Iran, North Korea and his own department.

Amnesty International alleges a Rohingya insurgent group killed dozens of villagers last August. Afterward, Myanmar launched a campaign that one U.N. official says bears the "hallmarks of genocide."

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Bike commuting, access to health care and racial diversity contribute to higher levels of well-being in communities.

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It's been around in the U.S. for 3 years. It involves the selling of red noses to fight children's poverty. And it's definitely not a joke.

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A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the president and his aides cannot block critics from seeing his Twitter account simply because they had posted caustic replies to his tweets in the past.

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As a child, I found my father's love of the national anthem utterly bewildering. His was the generation of men born free but shackled by bigotry. So why did he sound so proud, singing that song?

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A growing number of schools are offering training for emotional and social skills that can benefit kids in school and throughout their life.

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Berlinah Wallace had been found guilty of flinging sulfuric acid onto a man who had angered her for ending their relationship.

The Philippines is one of only two countries where divorce remains illegal. But a new bill permitting it has passed the House. A recent survey found 53 percent of Filipinos favor allowing divorce.

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said "the medical indications are very similar and entirely consistent" with symptoms reported by American diplomats in Cuba, where there were reports of sonic attacks.

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Anyone who doesn't want to stand can stay in the locker room — but teams will be fined if athletes or staff on the field don't stand, the NFL says in its new policy.

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A study of patients with low back pain finds that those who got physical therapy first needed fewer pricey scans and surgeries and had "significantly lower out-of-pocket costs" for treatment overall.

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The union representing the hospitality workers says they could walk out as early as June 1 if their demands, including protection against sexual harassment and technology advances, are not met.

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